https://www.bizcommunity.com/MarketingMedia South Africa Marketing and Media news 15 Marketing & Media news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/MarketingMedia en-us Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:50:14 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/what-meta-fee-changes-mean-for-south-african-businesses-using-whatsapp-856373a In July, Meta announced changes to how it charges for usage of its WhatsApp Business API. From October, the free-form replies that make up most day-to-day customer conversations on WhatsApp will no longer be free. This shift affects every business using the platform regardless of their provider, and highlights the importance of multichannel communication strategies. 1-270579 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:34:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Marketing & Media South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/social-marketing-faces-3-limits-latest-warc-research-finds-412939a Brands are investing more heavily than ever in social and creator marketing, but new Warc research warns that relying on these channels alone won't drive sustainable growth. 1-270575 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Marketing & Media South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/absa-launches-south-africas-first-bank-led-micro-drama-series-to-help-people-talk-about-money-523040a The new comedy drama uses relatable stories about love, family and money to help people build financial confidence by managing and protecting their finances. 1-270576 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:13:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Marketing & Media South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/toyota-celebrates-the-different-ways-south-africans-use-the-hilux-967464a Inspired by everyday South Africans, Publicis Groupe Africa’s Studio One team wanted to showcase the heart and soul of the lived experience in South Africa of the much-anticipated New-Generation Hilux, which is now available from Toyota dealerships nationwide. 1-270554 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Marketing & Media South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/thinkerneur-launches-wisa-a-new-era-for-african-women-in-sustainability-and-leadership-745232a Today marks a strategic turning point in the African corporate landscape as Thinkerneur Sustainable Impact (TSI) officially announces the launch of the Women in Sustainability Assembly (WiSA). Designed as the definitive executive nexus for the continent’s most influential female leaders. WiSA is poised to shift the sustainability narrative from the margins of corporate discourse to the absolute core of organisational and continental strategy, growth, prosperity, and visionary leadership. 1-270562 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:11:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Marketing & Media South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/africa-is-not-the-next-digital-opportunity-it-is-the-current-one-078585a For years, Africa has been framed as marketing's next big opportunity. The emerging market. The growth story. The region to watch. But what if we have been looking at it the wrong way? 1-270547 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Marketing & Media South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/womensmonth-every-woman-has-a-story-4-leadership-lessons-967414a Every woman has a story - from lessons, opportunities, challenges and growth. Four women from Digitas share the experiences that have shaped them into the leaders they are today. 1-270534 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:14:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Marketing & Media South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/canal-secures-broadcast-rights-to-all-uefa-club-competitions-523070a Canal+ announces the acquisition of the exclusive rights, in all languages, to all UEFA Men’s Club competitions in sub-Saharan Africa. Starting in mid-2027, the Group will exclusively bring the biggest matches from the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League to its subscribers across more than 40 countries in the region until 2031. 1-270536 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:09:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Marketing & Media South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africa-economic-heartland-078525a When conversations turn to South Africa's economic powerhouses, the spotlight often falls on Gauteng, Cape Town and Durban. Yet between these major centres lies a region that quietly powers much of the country's growth, productivity and resilience. 1-270537 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:06:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Marketing & Media South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/possibility-in-play-earns-effie-and-bookmark-finalist-recognition-634181a Mscsports continues to earn recognition for their "Possibility in Play" campaign, with the work securing finalists at two of South Africa's leading awards platforms. 1-270531 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Marketing & Media South Africa